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Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

These Sandwich Cookies are a Ginger Cookie-Snickerdoodle mix that are soft, chewy and so delicious! Filled with Cinnamon Buttercream!

Prep Time
33 mins
Cook Time
33 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 sandwich cookies
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
for the cinnamon buttercream:
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

for the cookies-
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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in egg, vanilla extract, and molasses. Whip 1-2 minutes or until it turns a light brown color.
  4. Stir in remaining ingredients (spices, salt, baking soda and flour) and mix until dry ingredients are just combined.
  5. Roll a heaping tablespoon of dough into a ball, and coat in granulated sugar.
  6. Place on silicone baking mat, lightly greased cookie sheet or parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  7. Bake 7-9 minutes or until outside looks cooked but inside is still soft and gooey.
  8. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
for the filling-
  1. In a small bowl, using an electric hand mixer, mix butter, sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream and cinnamon together until a thick and smooth frosting forms.
put it all together-
  1. Spread 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of buttercream onto one cookie. Top with another cookie and place onto serving platter.
  2. Repeat with remaining cookies. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 150mg (6%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 205IU (4%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24sandwich cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 150mg 6%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 205IU 4%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.